Ecuador - Quito

Ecuador is the smallest country of the Andes and lies on the Equator in the northwest of South America. Despite its relatively small size (about half the size of France) it is the most diverse country in the world: the Amazon rainforests, the snow-capped mountains of the Andes and the beaches along the Pacific coast are just a few examples of what Ecuador has to offer!

A one-hour flight away from the mainland lies the world's most extraordinary group of islands: the Galapagos Islands, an unspoiled natural paradise. Visitors can swim with dolphins and seals and discover giant turtles on the beach.

Quito is one of the prettiest and richest cities of the ancient Inca Empire. Its past is very exciting: conquered in 1534 by the Spanish, it is one of the oldest cities in South America. The historic centre with its magnificent palaces of the colonial age form an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Quito lies 2850 Meter above sea level in a picturesque valley surrounded by majestic peaks of the Andes. Despite it being only 22km away from the Equator, Quito's climate is spring-like all year round!

Ecuadorians speak a very clear and easy-to-understand Spanish, which is especially helpful for students with little prior knowledge of the language. In addition, the friendly and welcoming nature of the people means that you will have ample opportunity to practice and improve your Spanish in conversation.
Ecuador has been considered to be the safest country in South America with a crime rate lower than that of the US.

Academia Kolumbus lies in Batan Alto, a modern quarter of the 2.2 million city, Quito. The school is situated just below the beautiful Metropolitan Park. The school's location offers an incredible view of the whole town.